SpotlightDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 16 Aug 2026
Scotland turn to young Belgian adventurer Pocognoli
After Scotland's World Cup exit, the SFA appoint a 39-year-old coach who is everything his predecessor wasn't.
Age
39
Nationality
Belgian
Previous role
Union Saint-Gilloise
Honours
Belgian league title, Belgian Cup
What happened. Sebastien Pocognoli was confirmed as Scotland's new head coach, becoming only the second overseas coach in the country's history.
- Pocognoli led Union Saint-Gilloise to their first league title since 1935.
- He won Belgium's manager of the year award.
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was also reported to have been interviewed.
Pocognoli's appointment signals a new direction for Scottish football after Steve Clarke's cautious era.
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